The Lie That God Helps Those Who Help Themselves, Part 3 of 4 (Ten Lies About God)
August 30, 2018
The Bible says that only God’s righteousness opens heaven’s doors. That’s why we’re deceived if we believe that “God helps those who help themselves.” We need the righteousness that comes from God alone.
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In one sense it’s true: “God helps those who help themselves.” Hard work makes a difference. But when it comes to salvation, that saying is a lie. We can’t add anything to the work that’s already been done to secure our eternal future.
August 29, 2018
Many people think that “God helps those who help themselves.” But when it comes to salvation, we must understand what God really says. The truth is that we can’t help ourselves. Only He can save.
August 28, 2018
Americans believe in “the pursuit of happiness.” Many think this pursuit means not pursuing the will of God. For them, happiness and the will of God are mutually exclusive. But that’s not the case, and we need to address this common misconception.
August 27, 2018
Long-term financial gain is often short-circuited when investors go for short-term profits. The same is true in life. Going for immediate pleasures can short-circuit our potential to enjoy the overwhelming pleasures of God.
August 24, 2018
The good news: God wants you to experience pleasure. The bad news: many of us don’t know what real pleasures are. Those who think sin opens pleasure’s door have no idea what satisfaction God wants to give His children.
August 23, 2018
We’ve all been tempted to think that being a Christian means that we miss out on “all the fun.” That’s a complete lie, and we need to combat it, especially since even some Christians fall prey to this deception.
August 22, 2018
The problem of evil is perhaps the hardest issue facing theologians. Clearly, God could prevent evil, but He often doesn’t. War and suffering must be part of His plan, even though He isn’t the immediate cause of those events. How should we face these truths?
August 21, 2018
We all wrestle with the problem of evil. If God is in charge, why is there so much suffering? Asking these questions put us into some really deep waters. We must seek God’s wisdom as we ponder the complexity of the problem of evil.
August 20, 2018
Did the Fall ruin God’s plans? The answer must be “no,” because nothing can ruin the plans of the God who created and rules over all things. What are the implications for you and me?
August 17, 2018
Is it possible that God planned for Eve to pick that fatal fruit from the tree in the Garden of Eden? Join us on an astonishing journey into God’s intentions for the newly created human race. It is a journey that may not go where you think.
August 16, 2018
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Living With Your Passions
In a hyper-sexualized culture, sex is either reduced to pleasure-seeking or conflated with our identity. But God designed us as sexual beings for emotional and spiritual intimacy whose highest calling is to worship Him. In this revised edition, Pastor Erwin Lutzer draws on forty years of ministry experience to present a rationale for sexual purity. He gives an honest answer to the sexual pressures we face like extramarital relationships, self-gratification, same-sex attraction, and more. As desire-driven creatures, we don't have to pursue happiness at the expense of character. With our identity grounded in Christ, we can live victoriously with our passions. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.